Chunky, Mississippi
Chunky, Mississippi | ||
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FIPS code 28-13580 | | |
GNIS feature ID | 668441[2] |
Chunky is a town in
History
The town has roots as a Choctaw village named Chanki Chitto, which was named after the Choctaw game Tchungkee, a game played with spears and polished stones. In 1811, the native American leader Tecumseh visited the village as he was building a confederacy of native American tribes.[3] In 1848, the town of Chunkyville was established on the location. In 1861, upon news that a railway was to be built in the vicinity, Chunkyville was moved to its present location[4] and was incorporated that year.[5]
In 1863 a train carrying injured confederate veterans on the Southern Railroad crashed in Chunky.[6] In 1864, a force commanded by William T. Sherman attacked two brigades of Confederate troops commanded by Stephen D. Lee and captured the Chunky railway station.[4]
On June 16, 1911, a black man, William Bradford was lynched in Chunky. He was hanged by a mob after being accused of attempting to murder two white farmers.[7][8]
Geography
Chunky is located along the Chunky River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2), all land. Chunky is located 10 miles (16 km) west of Meridian. U.S. 80 passes through the town.
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1910 | 280 | — | |
1920 | 272 | −2.9% | |
1930 | 268 | −1.5% | |
1940 | 228 | −14.9% | |
1950 | 258 | 13.2% | |
1960 | 224 | −13.2% | |
1970 | 280 | 25.0% | |
1980 | 277 | −1.1% | |
1990 | 292 | 5.4% | |
2000 | 344 | 17.8% | |
2010 | 326 | −5.2% | |
2020 | 272 | −16.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
As of the
There were 120 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.87 and the average family size was 3.28.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,861, and the median income for a family was $45,313. Males had a median income of $32,813 versus $26,000 for females. The
Economy
The Lazy Acres Pumpkin Patch is a themed farm town in Chunky open to tourists. Activities include pig races, a giant corn maze, interactions with farm animals, a hayride, face painting, sand art, and food concessions.[11]
Education
The Town of Chunky is served by the Newton County School District.[12]
Some of the households within the 39323 postal district, which are not in the town limits, are in the West Lauderdale school district, part of the Lauderdale County School District.[citation needed]
Railroads
The
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chunky
- ^ Brown, A.J. "Antiquities of Newton County". Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ a b Lange, Terry T. "The History of Chunky, Mississippi". Newton County Genealogical and Historical Society. Newton County Genealogical and Historical Society. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ "Mississippi Municipal League :: Home".
- ^ a b "The Right-Of-Way Cemetery". The Clarke County Tribune. August 19, 1987. Retrieved October 3, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "A Memorial to the Victims of Lynching". America's Black Holocaust. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ "Mississippi Negro Hanged". The Tennessean. June 18, 1911. Retrieved October 3, 2019.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Owens, Cheryl (October 29, 2015). "Final Weekend for Lazy Acres Pumpkin Patch in Chunky". Meridian Star.